Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl ✨

 

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• ️ 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional for spice)

For the Bowl Base:

 

• 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 cucumber, sliced

For the Sauce:

 

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• ️ 1/4 tsp chili garlic sauce (optional)

Optional Garnishes:

 

• Chopped green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:

 

1. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and honey. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to coat the chicken and caramelize slightly.

2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin or teriyaki sauce, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Set aside.

3️⃣ Assemble the Bowl:

 

1. Start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl. Add steamed broccoli, shredded carrots, and sliced cucumber.

4️⃣ Top with Chicken:

 

1. Spoon the glazed chicken over the rice and veggies.

5️⃣ Drizzle with Sauce:

 

1. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the bowl for added flavor.

6️⃣ Garnish and Serve:

 

1. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
2. This Easy Asian Chicken Rice Bowl is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and fresh flavours. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s a go-to recipe for a delicious meal anytime!